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Thanks for the reply Ms Sillyak Screwed. I don't have any other food allergies or intolerances (besides lactose intolerance that has pretty much gone away). I was tested for food allergies and have not experienced any discomfort or other issues from food, except that ketchup gives me heartburn! But I still eat it cuz I love it with home fries I never...
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Well I saw the Internist, after I asked if it were possible, he started my .25 of synthroid. He didn't want to do it himself but agreed that it wouldn't hurt if I gave it a shot. LOL he asked me about my symptoms of celiacs, which were for me atypical. I had constipation, tingling and numbness in my extremities (I saw a neurologist about that as well, they...
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ARCHIVED Lactose Intolerance Vanishing
smack replied to slpinsd's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I became lactose intolerant after my two week outtrip at age 14 while at summer camp. Before I went on my canoe trip I had no problem with dairy, when we came back to camp I had the runs every time I drank milk. I didn't really think much of as my mom was also lactose intolerant (and I suspect she also has celiac disease!) Then 11 years later I found out... -
ARCHIVED I Want To Stop Gaining Weight
smack replied to jaimi alderson's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
OMG that is eactly what happend to me! But it happened in six months!! In a six month period, I couldn't fit into any of my clothes, it caused me mild depression. I thought, Gee, I don't feel sick after eat anymore, my bloat is gone, I have more energy, now I'm just chunky - really chunky! People don't realize how much 35lbs is! After that I joined Weight... -
Thank you for that information! Unfortunately I cannot self refer (I would if I could), I'm in Toronto and as it's public healthcare here, everyone must be referred through their family Doctor or by another specialist they see. So perhaps I will approach the Internist about seeing an Endocrinologist. My GP wants to send me to the Interist because "there...
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I found out last week that I have sub-clinical hypothyroidism after going to my GP witha complaint of fatigue. She took a few blood tests, iron, TSH and vitamin B12. My TSH is 5.28, but I've been so tired for about 5 months, so I think this is a greater imbalance for me and my t3 and t4 are normal apparently but those weren't noted onthe blood req so I...
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I have been on WW for 3.5 years - gluten-free for 4! I've been a life time member for about 1.5 years. As soon as they released the Core Program I went on it and never looked back. It compliments a gluten-free diet well in my experience. However I should note that I don't eat gluten-free bread very much as it tends to be much higher in points for the...
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ARCHIVED Sleep Too Much Prior To Diagnosis Of Celiac
smack replied to ktneal's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I was sleeping about 16 hours a day just before and for a few months after being diagnosed, I was anemic. It wasn't until a full year after going gluten-free, that I didn't tire easily (i.e. I wouldn't wake up tired, but I could still tire if I walked around downtown shopping etc). It clears up and then you feel amazed at the amount of energy you have! ... -
ARCHIVED Sex, Desire And Whether Other People Can Handle This
smack replied to eleep's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I'm so sorry people have to had to go through these negative experiences with their partners. I found out I had celiac disease about 2 months into my 4 year (as of May 10!) relationship and it was never a big deal (and now I've found out just last week that I'm sub-clinical hypothyroid - also runs in my family, still no biggee for him). Nor has it been... -
ARCHIVED Metamucil
smack replied to smack's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I have also used flax seed in yogurt, 2 tbsp gave relieve from constipation in 24 hours, although it did cause some cramping for me. But it sure does work. I've also used in muffins, it added a kind of nutty taste I enjoyed! Your daughter might enjoy in baked goods or smoothies as Tarnalberry suggested, mixed with yogurt the flavour can be a bit over powering... -
ARCHIVED Metamucil
smack replied to smack's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I find that unless I mke a conscious effort to inlude a lot of fibre in my diet, I experience constipation. Although prior my diagnosis I was also constipated, I didn't experience the diarhea that others have spoken about on these boards. So as for going from diarhea to constiption being normal, I'm not sure. Someone on the parents board might be able... -
ARCHIVED Wheat Free Spelt
smack replied to dianna's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Splet is in the wheat family, it is not atcually wheat but it does contain gluten. That is why we cannot have it but those with wheat allergies are able to eat spelt instead. -
I went to my quarterly Celiac association meeting (Toronto, Canada Chapter) last night and found out the Metamucil is gluten-free, I had no idea and had been avoiding it as I thought it was wheat derived. The dietician panel also said that as it is a natural fibre it is safe to consume on a regular basis and is a good source of added fibre for people with...
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Found another great place - Sweet Everythings - at the St. Lawrence Market - North side farmers market (there is no sign but the up the centre aisle ha;f way back). They have a great selection of gluten-free baked good - muffins (that are as large as a regular muffin - as some gluten-free muffins tend to be quite rather small and flat), banana bread, cookies...
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ARCHIVED Celiac And Other Auto-immune Diseases
smack replied to sld's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I also have auto-immune disorders, mostly skin disorders although I do not have DH. But I do I have alopecia areata - which has gotten worse as I get older, eczema, used to have brittle nails pre diagnoses, and generally have very sensitive skin. I was also hyperthyroid as a child but it corrected itself, as it often does in young children - that was only... -
That is very interesting, and something to keep in my with my baking. Thank you!
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Oats do not intrinsically contain gluten, oat products have gluten due to cross contamination. McCann's is a brand that many us do eat without trouble. This website cites a study where adults were fed a controlled amount of uncontaminated oats for 5 years and showed no villi damage. Should you choose to try and incorporate oats into your diet, McCann...
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I've also eaten McCann's oats with no trouble at all. From the inforamtion provided by my local Celiac association chapter, studies have concluded that oats biologically do not contain gluten, pure oats are in fact gluten free. It is contaimination during processing that poses the risk and causes gluten to appear in oat products, not the actual grain...
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Hiya, I'm just wondering if there is any difference in the finished product, texture or taste wise, I don't mind sending the extra money if xanthan gum creates a nice finished product, if not guar gum is much cheaper! Thanks
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There is also a shop on Bayview (seem to be a lot on bayview!) between Eglinton and Millwood called Paches and Green, I went to pick up some herbal tea actually and dicovered that they had a pretty big gluten free section! Soy pasta available there too. As I was leaving, I started talking to the owner George about celiacs, he gave me a slice of bread...
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Thank you! Just what I've been looking for! I may even buy a tortilla press this weekend. Thanks again, Sarah (I'm with an - H - )
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LibbyK thanks for the tip I had not tired to heat corn tortilla's up! I can get gluten-free corn tortilla's at the super market, I will try that on the weekend. beelzebubble I'm also going to try that this weekend! smack
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I joined weight watchers last Janaury, since then I have lost almost 30 poubds. Its a great way to lose weight in that it is easy to follow and also teaches things like portion control, idetifying your tiggers and how to deal with them (your is sweets, mine is salty and deep fried foods). Weight Watchers is not just a diet, it teaches healthy eating habits...
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I saw this mill after an internet search, I wanted something that I could use at home to create safe oat flour from McCann's oats, as well as creating my own low fat soy flours. Here is the website Open Original Shared Link I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one as you can also create rice, bean, corn, soy (and oat flour) in it as well, it is $200...